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    strainer

    US /ˈstrenɚ/

    ・

    UK /ˈstreɪnə(r)/

    B2
    n.NounSieve; item to drain water from (food)
    I used a strainer to drain the cooked vegetables

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    You See It Everyday but Never Googled What It's For

    08:09You See It Everyday but Never Googled What It's For
    • Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.  

      Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.  

    • Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.

      Trying to squeeze all of the juice out of a lemon without a strainer can be messy work.

    B1

    How to Make Halloween Pumpkin Potage

    05:44How to Make Halloween Pumpkin Potage
    • Skim off the foam with a mesh strainer to reduce any bitterness.

      Skim off the foam with a mesh strainer to reduce any bitterness.

    • Skim off the foam with a mesh strainer to reduce any bitterness.

      Skim off the foam with a mesh strainer to reduce any bitterness.

    B2

    The Food Lab: How To Poach Eggs

    03:07The Food Lab: How To Poach Eggs
    • Once you've got your fresh egg, the second tool you need is something that I saw first suggested by British chef Heston Blumenthal: a fine mesh strainer.

      Once you've got your fresh egg, the second tool you need is something that I saw first suggested by British chef Heston Blumenthal: a fine mesh strainer.

    • A fine mesh strainer.

      A fine mesh strainer.

    B1

    Jamie's Classic Cocktails | The Old Cuban

    03:05Jamie's Classic Cocktails | The Old Cuban
    • We've got a nice chilled glass, I'm gonna use my little strainer here, you'll see there's little bits of mint in there and I quite like it.

      We've got a nice chilled glass, I'm gonna use my little strainer here, you'll see there's little bits of mint in there and I quite like it.

    • beautifully. We've got a nice chilled glass. I'm going to use my little strainer here.

      beautifully. We've got a nice chilled glass. I'm going to use my little strainer here.

    B2

    How To Make Punch - Party Punch Recipe for a Crowd

    11:37How To Make Punch - Party Punch Recipe for a Crowd
    • David: Pulpy bits. Use a little mesh strainer for that.

      David: Pulpy bits. Use a little mesh strainer for that.

    • Use a little mesh strainer for that.

      Use a little mesh strainer for that.

    B2

    How to Make Inarizushi

    08:34How to Make Inarizushi
    • Cool them down on a mesh strainer.

      Cool them down on a mesh strainer.

    • Cool them down on a mesh strainer.

      Cool them down on a mesh strainer.

    C1

    Kitsune Udon

    05:20Kitsune Udon
    • Then, strain the dashi stock using a mesh strainer covered with a paper towel.

      Then, strain the dashi stock using a mesh strainer covered with a paper towel.

    • using a mesh strainer covered with a paper towel.

      using a mesh strainer covered with a paper towel.

    B2

    How to Make Custard Pudding

    04:55How to Make Custard Pudding
    • Sieve the egg mixture with a fine mesh strainer.

      Sieve the egg mixture with a fine mesh strainer.

    • Scrape off the bottom of the strainer with a spatula.

      Scrape off the bottom of the strainer with a spatula.

    B2

    How to Make Homemade Baby Food

    04:03How to Make Homemade Baby Food
    • or baking dish for cooking; a spoon, fork, potato masher, blender, food mill or strainer

      or baking dish for cooking; a spoon, fork, potato masher, blender, food mill or strainer

    • for pureeing, a spoon, fork, potato masher, blender or food mill, or a strainer;

      for pureeing, a spoon, fork, potato masher, blender or food mill, or a strainer;

    B2

    Christmas Drinks Megamix | Jamie Oliver

    08:27Christmas Drinks Megamix | Jamie Oliver
    • Chill, nice chill glass, double strain through another little tea strainer, catch any of those little bits of cinnamon that are broken up, but

      Chill, nice chill glass, double strain through another little tea strainer, catch any of those little bits of cinnamon that are broken up, but

    • Double strain through another little tea strainer.

      Double strain through another little tea strainer.

    B1